October 2024

In December 2024, Social Security will implement a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. This annual increase will impact various benefit limits and thresholds for Social Security beneficiaries. For individuals and representatives navigating Social Security benefits, here’s a breakdown of what these updates mean. Key Changes for 2025 Simplified COLA Notices and Digital Access for […]

The Social Security benefit cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 will be 2.5%. Beneficiaries will see this 2.5% increase in their benefit amount starting January 2025. Additionally, representative fees are being increased for the first time since November 2022. Effective November 30, 2024, the maximum fee a representative can collect at the hearing level or below